Table 2

Annual progression rate of aortic stenosis in women and men

Women (632)Men (979)p Value
Peak aortic jet velocity (m/s/year)0.21±0.260.19±0.310.13
Mean transvalvular gradient (mm Hg/year)4±54±60.15
Aortic valve area (cm2/year)0.04±0.140.03±0.320.77
Aortic valve area index (cm2/m2/year)0.02±0.080.02±0.160.63
ELI (cm2/m2/year)0.06±0.130.05±0.230.52
  • ELI, energy loss index.